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Penny Daflos

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CTV News Vancouver journalist & coffee enthusiast 🇨🇦 Reporting style: confrontation with a smile Big on BC issues, including healthcare #bcpoli #vanpoli

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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
These guys are so out of touch We’re going to go from the public deriding these things as “perv glasses” to pervagotchi (likely something catchier and even more cutting)
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So Eby’s justification is “building a firebreak against Trump” but he hasn’t articulated why he couldn’t do that with his (slim) majority He tried tying BC’s conservative parties to the decision citing Trumpian ideas, but again: how does that justify an election now? www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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B.C. premier calls snap election, citing ‘existential threat’ of Trump presidency
British Columbians will be heading to the polls twice next month after Premier David Eby called a snap election for Oct. 24, citing the “existential threat” posed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s admi...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Boy howdy, if Eby does drop the writ tomorrow it’s going to be a circus for the next 4 weeks www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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John Rustad invited back to B.C. Conservative caucus following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation
Former British Columbia Conservative leader John Rustad says he has been invited to rejoin the party’s caucus, just days after he was expelled by Kerry-Lynne Findlay in the dying days of her own tenur...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I’ve been trying to think of what justification the premier could give British Columbians for calling a snap election as early as tomorrow (!) The only justification (albeit thin) would be that with the opposition in disarray, the lesiglative process is compromised Any other theories?
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It’s been an issue for about two decades Do we finally have a minister who’s going to fix the interoperability issues in BC’s healthcare system? It’s a tall order but he seems keen My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Fixing B.C. tech tangle ‘a top priority’ for new health minister
He’s only been on the job for a month, but British Columbia’s health minister is already pledging to tackle an administrative nightmare that’s costing taxpayers big bucks while contributing to delays in care: the fragmented electronic medical records system.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Whether you use it or not, AI is starting to have an impact on all of us My latest for CTV News: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Water and ethics: AI and data centre concerns growing in Metro Vancouver
As concerns over AI data centres spark protests and moratoriums in communities across North America, there’s growing opposition to a pair of the controversial facilities planned in Metro Vancouver.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The big question is who initiated the call? www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...
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Carney says he spoke with Trump in recent days, Canada ‘ready’ to strike a fair trade deal. Live updates here.
Canada and the United States expanded their trade war this week, putting new tariffs on tens of billions of dollars-worth of imported goods. Follow for live updates.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RIP my credit card 💸💸💸
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
By-elections usually arent terribly interesting and don’t typically get a lot of attention That all changes during a trade war The 3 federal by-elections were litmus tests of Mark Carney’s leadership My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Anti-Trump, pro-Carney: Allies vocal as Liberals sweep byelections in B.C., Ontario, and Quebec
A day after the federal Liberals swept all three byelection seats up for grabs, new and prominent allies are tying themselves to the man universally agreed to have guaranteed the win: Prime Minister M...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This doesn't make any sense I can't see Alberta separatists changing their vote because of a trade war, especially considering some of them are eager to join the US
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
WILD how quickly this is happening Are there are enough BC voters keen to go further right to keep the party viable? It sounds like the exec shakeup and turmoil behind the scenes has spooked/angered seated MLAs (her views were clear during her leadership run IMO) www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Brennan Day joins B.C. Conservative exodus, blaming leader Findlay
Brennan Day has become the fourth legislator to quit British Columbia’s Conservative party in three days, and the fifth this month.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Vancouver summer ending early this year, I guess
The forecast for Vancouver in the coming days showing a high of 25 today, 27 Monday, then cooler weather and rain starting Thursday for the near future
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
How cool is this?? We just saw The Odyssey on the 70mm screen at the historic Park Theatre in Vancouver and they had a Backcountry Brewing pilsner inspired by the story: “I bring a madness that breaks kingdoms” Very clever collab between two local businesses 👏
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
On Friday I spoke with pulp mill workers devastated at the loss of their jobs in this business-hostile climate They’re so proud of the work they do and devastated at the situation There will be a lot more pain to families as the Canada-US trade war escalates More: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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‘Melting pot of disaster’: Heartache and fear as pulp mill closure rocks B.C.’s Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is well known as a weekend getaway for Vancouverites keen for a fresh air and small town charm, but forestry has been the economic and cultural backbone of the region—and the pendin...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Canadians are not prepared for the manipulation aimed at us using crises like BC wildfires Not only is AI slop fooling people for clicks, bad actors like foreign governments (including Russian) often exploit these emergencies to encourage anger and mistrust More: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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B.C. wildfires being exploited by bad actors, Russian operatives, profiteers
As thousands of British Columbians return to their homes to see what’s left in the wake of aggressive wildfires, misinformation researchers are warning that the crisis is being exploited by bad actors...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Plebiscites are rare in BC So Vancouver’s mayor got a lot of attention for the idea, but the details (or lack of) raise even more questions More: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Politics or policy? Vancouver mayor pushes ‘public safety’ plebiscite, attacks premier
Vancouver’s mayor has made his first big move in trying to hold on to his job after October’s municipal election, pushing for a “public safety” plebiscite, and attacking British Columbia’s premier in ...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Who reads a chapter on a plane??
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Not me making a book recommendation to the young dude working at Book Warehouse I’ll be riding this high all day
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It’s not even August yet!
Retail shelves full of ceramic pumpkins and Halloween decorations
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Fantastic vintage/antique fair at Locality Brewing in Langley! They’re open till 4:00 if you’re looking for something to do
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Ok that came on fast 😳
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
ICYMI: The written version of this story now has lots of great background and context from my colleague, @lisa-steacy.bsky.social www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Vancouver mayor threatens ‘unprecedented’ action against the province, can’t say why it is necessary
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim threatened to take action against the province this week over its rollout of involuntary care, but refused to say what that action will be—and could not answer why he is arguin...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
The mayor said what?? Vancouver mayor Ken Sim threatened the province (without specifics) and made misleading claims today You have to WATCH this story (which is a reminder of the power of broadcast news) My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/vi...
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Vancouver mayor threatens province with ‘unprecedented’ action
Mayor Ken Sim issued a dramatic but vague warning to the province over its handling of involuntary care but refused to provide specifics when pressed.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
My colleague, Keri Adams, did an excellent job grilling the US ambassador yesterday To watch the full segment, scroll down about half way on this link (it’s about 8 minutes long)
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Instagram and Threads are full of Haaland stans with memes and videos (some of which are AI, but still funny) A dude they've hadn't heard of a month ago and it's got people totally invested in soccer, you love to see it
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
It’s arguably BC’s most beautiful highway and it’s the site of serious and fatal crashes When that happens, hundreds or thousands of travelers can be trapped for hours, creating even more risks Why haven’t there been more improvements to address that? www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Fatal crash on notorious B.C. highway traps travellers for hours, prompting calls for change
Thousands of travellers were stranded overnight on one of British Columbia’s most notorious highways Sunday, prompting demands for safety improvements and an evacuation strategy.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Hearing the pipeline announcement yesterday, my first thought was “oh boy, we’re in for another few years of protests” Looks like others had the same reaction www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Growing backlash: West Coast pipeline opponents gearing up to protest project
A day after the prime minister made public his approval and cleared the way for a new oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C. waters, critics are warning they’re prepared to vocalize their opposition with r...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
I really wish they’d advanced but there’ll be a lot of CV stand after this anyhow So impressive
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Lots of discussion about whether the provincial/federal plan to buy distressed BC condos is a bailout Less discussion as to who else could buy them @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social and @emilylowan.bsky.social weigh in here www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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REITs, government, or you: Who could buy B.C.’s empty new condos?
With government eying more than 4,000 empty, newly built condominiums in the Metro Vancouver area, the question of who will buy them in the end is still unclear.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The Tartan Army has been such a highlight of this World Cup Tourism to Scotland is going to surge in the years to come
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
If govt can leverage distressed condos for a steep discount, this could be a good thing for taxpayers We haven’t seen those details yet What hasn’t been discussed is who could do the same if govt doesn’t buy them Ie., would that open the door to US-style REITs? www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting Canadians, not distressed developers, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday in defence of his governm...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It’s a helluva full house at FIFA Fan Fest at the PNE for the Canada-Switzerland match
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It turns out Vancouver Coastal Health has a very VERY narrow definition of “surgery” — at least when it comes to emergency infrastructure This is a real head scratcher www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Metro Vancouver skin cancer centre without backup power
A B.C. man who had flesh on his jaw and cheek removed, found to have skin cancer, is stunned that there was no backup power at the surgical clinic.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I’ll be posting some vibes of the fans heading to BC Place for the World Cup game with Canada vs Qatar here Pt 1 @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Not to get lost in the weeds, but did you know 5% of the turf in World Cup matches is artificial? A BC sod farmer grew to spec for a year, now an Englishman is fluffing it between matches with a garden fork No, really www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Meet the people behind the perfect pitch at Vancouver’s World Cup venue
When soccer fans watch a World Cup match at B.C. Place stadium they’re focused on the speed and strategy on the pitch, but there are a handful of people keeping a close eye on the turf itself and how ...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
So awful to see this happening again in west Kelowna I hope everyone is getting out safely And an annual reminder: “human caused” doesn’t imply arson It’s about human activity, not intent www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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357 homes under evacuation order due to West Kelowna wildfire
Tactical evacuations have been ordered due to an out-of-control wildfire burning in West Kelowna on Tuesday afternoon.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Hallway medicine is nothing new in our country, but now BC hospitals are looking at little care packages to make patients more comfortable It's gut-wrenching knowing that many of them are seniors www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Eye masks and ear plugs: Pilot project underway as hallway medicine common in B.C. hospitals
A Metro Vancouver hospital has begun offering earplugs and eye masks to patients stuck in hospital hallways and policymakers are now considering doing the same at more sites, CTV News has learned.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
World Cup games are starting very soon, and that means a unique challenge for public health officials Major sporting events are nothing new, but 16 host cities in 3 countries with an unknown number of people zipping between sure is My latest: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/wo...
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Measles to Mpox: B.C. public health officials ready for influx of city-hopping World Cup visitors
Public health leaders in British Columbia have ramped up monitoring for communicable illnesses as they co-ordinate with national and international counterparts to prepare for the influx of internation...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Spotted in east Vancouver
A simple photocopied public art piece alluding to the four horseman of the apocalypse, labeled petro, tech, banks, weapons
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Outside of newsrooms, I don't hear anyone in Vancouver or the burbs talking about the World Cup There really isn't much buzz This is the type of thing that's going to get attention for all the wrong reasons👇 I recognize the safety issue but it looks like a cash grab www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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FIFA bans reusable water bottles from World Cup matches
FIFA has made a late change to its stadium code of conduct, banning World Cup ticket holders from bringing reusable water bottles into matches.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
The BC NDP are happy campers tonight With the right flank of the centre-right party beating out the centrists and moderates, voters will have two very different paths to choose come the next election www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay elected leader of B.C. Conservatives
Former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been elected as the leader of the B.C. Conservatives by a slim margin in the fourth round of voting.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
You've probably seen a lot of chatter about Web Summit in Vancouver this week So is it worth the hype? I asked some investors www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Tech investors flock to Vancouver for Web Summit
Investors from across Canada and the globe are making the most of Web Summit, holding meetings and attending events outside the Vancouver technology conference—and they’re ready to make deals.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
On the heels of a “tokenmaxxer” encouraging people to spend the equivalent of their monthly rent on AI (!!!) Canada’s AI minister is now talking about putting people first It’s part of the opening of Web Summit 2026 currently underway in Vancouver www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Web Summit draws startups and tech titans to Vancouver for the second year
Government representatives from dozens of countries, staffers from hundreds of companies, and 20,000 attendees from more than 100 countries have taken over Vancouver’s convention centre for Web Summit...
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
A small town mayor sued a critic and said he was suffering anxiety because of his claims, and the judge said “you could be suffering anxiety for all sorts of reasons, like the fact Justin McElroy came to your town and said things sucked”
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
East Vancouver is the best neighbourhood in Canada I will fight you
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Why is the Metro Vancouver (the old GVRD) organization so controversial, you ask? Oof www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Metro Vancouver committee members each earn $557 for 4-minute meeting
A meeting of Metro Vancouver’s Regional Planning Committee on Thursday that lasted less than four minutes saw each member make a whopping $557.
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The injuries from these things can range from something minor like sprains or bruises to life-altering injuries E-scooters are not toys, but parents keep getting them for their kids as if they are An FYI with warm weather (mostly) here www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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Warnings and extra ER doctors as more B.C. kids seriously injured on e-scooters
What starts as an afternoon of fun is ending in a trip to the hospital for dozens of B.C. children injured on e-scooters each day, with the busiest emergency department in western Canada adding more d...
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Wild watching CNN anchors being interviewed live on air as eyewitnesses to what appears to be a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Looks like most of them are still in the ballroom
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
This is another one of the differences between Canada and the US: we just don't see that many octogenarian politicians There aren't even all that many in their 70s
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Penny Daflos @pennydaflos.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Vancouver is pretty in pink and feeling like summer
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